A group of rapidly growing African trees being exploited as a forestry crop. The seed pods have caused poisoning in goats and cattle. Clinical signs include tachycardia, anorexia, ruminal stasis, anaemia, dyspnoea and recumbency. Affected animals...
The part of the body in front of the spine between the thorax (see CHEST) and the PELVIS. (For a description of abdominal organs, see under appropriate headings.)
These include injuries to the abdominal walls, to the alimentary tract and to the organs within the abdomen. Trauma may result in damage to the liver, spleen, kidneys, or urinary bladder. Apparently small external wounds of the abdominal wall may be...
A degenerative condition of an organ or tissue leading to dysfunction or loss of function. Usually inherited and often involving brain or other nerve tissue. (See LYSOSOMES – Lysosomal storage disease.)